San Juan National Forest encompasses about 1.8 million acres in the southwestern corner of Colorado. Terrain ranges from high-desert mesas to alpine peaks, with thousands of miles of back roads and hundreds of miles of trails to explore. These federal lands are managed for multiple uses and visitors are asked to respect each other and the natural resources. The San Juan National Forest Headquarters is located in Durango, Colorado, with district offices in Bayfield, Dolores and Pagosa Springs.
Discover the Forest
Come and enjoy the natural splendor of the San Juan Mountains and your public lands!
Know Before You Go
COVID Updates:
Focus on recreating safely while protecting yourself, Forest Service employees and our volunteers.
Trails, trailheads and general forest areas will remain accessible for public use.
The fire ban on CO state lands was lifted. However, San Juan National Forest Lands remain in Stage 1 fire restrictions due to dry fuels and critical lack of available firefighting resources nationwide.
Brush up on your forest knowledge, regulations and more before your trip.
Spotlights
Wetland Restoration Work: Rare wetlands, such as the Grasshopper Fen, create unique ecosystems and take thousands of years to develop. In 2019, SJNF workers helped rehabilitate this damaged high elevation Fen.
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